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Anime Dance is the unique narrative style I created by combining elements from classical ballet, modern dance, and Japanese animation (or “anime”). Because it is a marriage of anime style and dance techniques, we call this form “anime dance.” Anime dance pieces are full of outrageous yet likable characters, sophisticated humor, dramatic music, and fantastic situations, delightful to both children and adults.

I believe something new is born when you deconstruct traditional forms and combine the fragments in different ways. My anime dance was created exactly this way. I took elements from classical ballet, modern dance, mime, pop music, and Japanese animation and mixed them in my own way. Since the time I started my classical ballet training, I have enjoyed telling stories through dance. At the same time, however, I have been frustrated by the limitations of classical ballet, in particular the outdated stories and obsolete dance steps. I feel that the deconstruction and the marriage of classical ballet and anime are the perfect solution to the problem I experienced as a young dancer. The result is a totally new style that conveys contemporary themes to the public in this post-modern culture. Even a cliché step from classical ballet appears cutting edge when placed in the context of anime dance.

The result is a totally new style that conveys contemporary themes to the public in this post-modern culture. Even a cliché step from classical ballet appears cutting edge when placed in the context of anime dance!

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Hello! I am the founder/choreographer/director of ANIME DANCE THEATER. I was born and raised in Japan, and now, I'm a New Yorker and a vegetarian. I started my classical ballet training at the age of five, and after moved to New York, I learned modern dance technic at the Merce Cunningham Studio, and learned dance composition from Doris Rudko. My anime dance pieces have been presented by many venues in NYC, Paris, and Japan. We'd love to see you in your town soon! Enjoy!

About ANIME DANCE

Anime dance is the unique narrative style Kiyoko created by combining elements from classical ballet, modern dance, and Japanese animation (or "anime"). Because it is a marriage of anime style and dance techniques, we call this form “anime dance.” Anime dance pieces are full of outrageous yet likable characters, sophisticated humor, dramatic music, and fantastic situations, delightful to both children and adults.